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Christmas Rum Balls

Rich, chocolatey no-bake rum balls dusted in powdered-sugar 'snow'. They get better the longer they chill!
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Servings: 30 balls (about)
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 cup powdered sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup spiced rum
  • 3 tbsp light corn syrup

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Stir together the vanilla wafer crumbs, powdered sugar, chopped pecans, and cocoa powder.
  2. Add the spiced rum and corn syrup; mix until everything is moistened.
  3. Roll into 1-inch balls.
  4. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
  5. Chill overnight so the flavors meld. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Chill overnight so the flavors meld.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.